

Genius
2017-04-25 · 43 min / episode · ★ 7.5
The life stories of history's greatest minds. From their days as young adults to their final years we see their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws and genius.
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Production details
- Creators
- Kenneth Biller, Noah Pink, Suzan-Lori Parks, Jeff Stetson
- Production companies
- EUE / Sokolow Entertainment, Imagine Television Studios, OddLot Entertainment, 20th Television, MWM Studios, Warner Music Entertainment, Tumbleweed Productions, Fox 21 Television Studios
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Canceled
Top Cast
Aaron PierreMalcolm X
Kelvin Harrison Jr.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jayme LawsonBetty Shabazz
Weruche OpiaCoretta Scott King
Gary CarrClyde X
Hubert Point-Du JourRalph Abernathy
Ron Cephas JonesElijah MuhammadTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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